Power Macintosh 8500/150

1996 · Mac era Power Macintosh

Introduced

1996

Original price

$ 3999

Processor

PowerPC 604

Original OS

Mac OS 7.5.3

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Pre-Mac

Mac era

iMac era

iPod era

iPhone era

Silicon

Processor

ProcessorPowerPC 604

Speed150 MHz

ArchitectureNitro architecture

Memory & graphics

Standard RAM16 MB or 32 MB

Memory slots8 RAM expansion slots (DIMM)

GPUbuilt-in video

Video outS-video output, composite (RCA) video output

Storage

Storage1.2 GB or 2.0 GB hard drive

InterfaceSCSI

Bays4X or 8X CD-ROM drive; 1.44 MB Apple SuperDrive floppy; space for additional drives

Connectivity

EthernetBuilt-in (10BASE-T / AAUI)

Audio inRCA stereo audio input

Audio outRCA stereo audio output

SCSIInternal and external SCSI

Software

Original OSMac OS 7.5.3

Power

Expansion slotsPCI expansion slots

Identifiers

Model N°M3409

Lifecycle

Introduced1996

History

The 8500 brought the power of the 604 and PCI architecture to the mid-range, also boasting impressive audiovisual capabilities. The 8500 included 24-bit composite inputs and outputs and S-video. The 8500's processor was supplied on a removable daughter card. The 8500 was available in a mini-tower case, sold for $4000 US dollars, and underwent a "speed bump" to 132 and 150 MHz in April 1996. It underwent a further speed increase to a 604e processor at 180 MHz in August, and was replaced in early 1997 by the 8600.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_Macintosh_G3 · Wikipedia

Trivia

• The Power Macintosh 8500 was the first computer in Apple's mid-range lineup to integrate PCI architecture, thus bringing the most advanced technologies outside of high-end professional models. • The 8500's processor was installed on a removable daughter card, an innovative solution that allowed users to upgrade the computer without replacing the entire motherboard. • With its 24-bit composite video and S-video input and output ports, the 8500 was extraordinarily equipped for audiovisual applications, representing one of the most advanced consumer computers from 1995 at a cost of $4000.

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